What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Ballymeanoch as Cist (period Unassigned), Henge (neolithic) - (bronze Age), Beaker (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Ballymeanoch is a Neolithic henge monument, potentially associated with a cist and Beaker period activity. Its significance lies in its contribution to understanding ceremonial and burial practices in prehistoric Scotland.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Ballymeanoch HengeHeritage attraction · 4 yd
Ballymeanoch Standing StonesHeritage attraction · 146 yd
Monadh An TairbhClearance Cairn (post Medieval) · 275 yd
Dunchraigaig CairnNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 311 yd
BaluachraigQuarry (post Medieval) · 631 yd
Killinochonoch FarmFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 867 yd
Nether Largie Standing StonesVisitor information · 1505 yd
Nether Largie mid CairnVisitor information · 1.3 mi
Maol Achadh-bheinnCave (period Unassigned) · 1.5 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 1.6 mi
Dunadd FarmNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.7 mi
Sgeireag GaibhreIslet · 2.4 miOther information
Photo: Andrew Wood · CC BY-SA 2.0